Gelderland, Netherlands

Places to visit near Zelhem

Zelhem is a town in Gelderland, Netherlands, home to about 5,760 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 18 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 museums. The must-see places are Burg Werth (30 km), Langenbergpark (32 km) and St. Georg (33 km).

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Zelhem, Gelderland
Zelhem, Gelderland, Netherlands. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zelhem at a glance

Location
Gelderland, Netherlands
Population
about 5,760
Coordinates
52.0067° N, 6.3486° E
Places within 50 km
45 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Zelhem

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zelhem: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Zelhem

  • Museum Kurhaus · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Unterstadtkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Haus Koekkoek · museum · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Schwanenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Trinitatiskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Stiftskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Moyland · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Bolwerksmolen · museum · Overijssel · ~37 km · Must-see
  • De Waag · fort · Overijssel · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Gudula-Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Penninckshuis · fort · Overijssel · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Grote of Lebuinuskerk · church · Overijssel · ~38 km · Must-see

Things to see near Zelhem, by type

Churches near Zelhem

109 churches within 100 km of Zelhem. The closest is St. Georg (33 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St. Georg · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • St. Willibrord · church · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~33 km · Must-see
  • St. Josef · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Christuskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Apostelkirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~34 km · Must-see
  • St. Paul · church · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~34 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Zelhem

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zelhem. The closest is Burg Werth (30 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Burg Werth · fort · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Schwanenburg · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Moyland · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~36 km · Must-see
  • De Waag · fort · Overijssel · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Penninckshuis · fort · Overijssel · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Burg Boetzelaer · fort · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~39 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zelhem

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zelhem. The closest is Krosewicker Grenzwald (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Zelhem

25 museums within 100 km of Zelhem. The closest is LWL-Industriemuseum TextilWerk Bocholt - Weberei (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zelhem

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zelhem. The closest is Melchenberg (64 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Melchenberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Grebbeberg · viewpoint · Utrecht · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Hünsberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Münster · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Laarsenberg · viewpoint · Utrecht · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Paaschberg · viewpoint · Overijssel · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Oermter Berg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf · ~73 km · Must-see

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Parks near Zelhem

16 parks within 100 km of Zelhem. The closest is Langenbergpark (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Zelhem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 139 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zelhem
  2. 33 km Krosewicker Grenzwald · nature spot, Overijssel
  3. 33 km Langenbergpark · park, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  4. 1 km St. Georg · church, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  5. 9 km Burg Werth · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Münster
  6. 30 km St. Willibrord · church, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
  7. 33 km Back to Zelhem

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From travellers near Zelhem

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How to reach Zelhem

    All places near Zelhem by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zelhem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches18109St. Georg (33 km)
    Forts & heritage1069Burg Werth (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1046Krosewicker Grenzwald (33 km)
    Museums425LWL-Industriemuseum TextilWerk Bocholt - Weberei (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints019Melchenberg (64 km)
    Parks316Langenbergpark (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs09Auesee (51 km)
    Other attractions04Kamp Abbey (72 km)
    Treks01Europäischer Fernwanderweg E11, Niedersachsen (W) (72 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01DITIB-Merkez-Moschee (77 km)

    Zelhem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zelhem?

    Burg Werth (heritage site, about 30 km), Langenbergpark (park, about 32 km), St. Georg (church, about 33 km), St. Willibrord (church, about 33 km), Krosewicker Grenzwald (nature spot, about 33 km), St. Josef (church, about 33 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Zelhem?

    45 places on Spotwander: 18 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Zelhem?

    St. Georg, about 33 km by road; St. Willibrord (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zelhem?

    Burg Werth, about 30 km by road; Schwanenburg (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Zelhem?

    Krosewicker Grenzwald, about 33 km by road; Het Lankheet (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zelhem?

    Start in Zelhem, visit Krosewicker Grenzwald, then Langenbergpark, then St. Georg, then Burg Werth, then St. Willibrord, and drive back — about 139 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zelhem?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Zelhem

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Zelhem’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Zelhem on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.